Cannabis Laboratory Specialist
Montana State Government
- Montana
- $12,648 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Health, dental, and vision care; life insurance; and long-term disability. The State currently contributes $12,648/year toward these benefits.
- Free health care for employees and eligible family member at Montana Health Centers.
- Employee Assistance Benefits including counseling, legal assistance, well-being coaching, financial information, which are free resources.
- Retirement plans- The State currently contributes 9.17%, vested after 5 years of continuous employment.
- Paid vacation- starting at 15 days a year.
- Sick leave- 12 days a year.
- 11 holidays, including a floating holiday, which can be used any time.
- Flexible hours.
- Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Advanced knowledge and experience in analytical chemistry testing processes.
- Ideal candidate would have additional knowledge of serology, PCR, and Microbiology.
- Knowledge and experience in quality management systems, quality control, quality improvement, and good laboratory practices.
- Computers and database management systems (i.e. GenTax, METRC)
- Quality assurance methods
- Administrative rule processes and guidelines
- Compliance standards and regulations
- Records management
- Statutes, Administrative Rules, and policies for marijuana testing laboratories
- Complex quality assurance testing laboratories inspection concerns with an emphasis on the health and safety of consumers
- Collection of evidence procedure
- Compliance standards and regulations
- Inspection requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Advanced knowledge and experience in analytical chemistry testing processes.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Effective time management and organization skills.
- Acute attention to detail and observation skills.
- Ability to use reason and logic to identify and solve problems.
- Ability to facilitate collaboration and cooperation with others.
- Research and data analysis.
- Conflict resolution and customer service
- Microsoft programs and other data base applications
- Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
- Demonstrate self-motivation
- Follow instructions
- Provide timely customer service
- Handling multiple priorities under deadlines
- Work independently but also as a team
- Work hours may exceed 40 hours from time to time, including weekends.
- Office environment.
- Lifting is infrequent, less than 15 pounds.
- Some travel may be required, must have a valid driver’s license.